Overview
Redwoods CC WWTF is an advanced treatment plant serving 2,176 people in Eureka, California. It discharges 567.81 units of treated wastewater near the Pacific coast.
Redwoods CC WWTF (Wastewater Treatment Facility) is located in Eureka, Humboldt County, California, serving a population of 2,176. The plant provides advanced treatment, reflecting a high level of pollutant removal to protect sensitive coastal environments. As an advanced treatment facility, Redwoods CC WWTF meets stringent standards under the U.S. Clean Water Act and EPA NPDES permitting program. Its designed capacity of 567.81 units indicates a scale appropriate for a small community, with current discharge volume matching that capacity. The plant discharges treated effluent into the Pacific Ocean via the Humboldt Bay area, a vital estuary supporting diverse marine life, including salmon and migratory birds. Its coastal location necessitates advanced treatment to minimize ecological impact on the nearshore environment.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Pacific Ocean near Humboldt Bay, a large estuary that supports rich aquatic ecosystems, including eelgrass beds, Dungeness crab, and salmon runs. The bay serves as a critical stopover for migratory shorebirds along the Pacific Flyway. Advanced treatment helps protect water quality in this ecologically sensitive coastal zone.
Frequently asked questions
Redwoods CC WWTF is located in Eureka, Humboldt County, California, United States, near the Pacific coast.
The plant serves a population of 2,176 people in the Eureka area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Pacific Ocean near Humboldt Bay, a coastal estuary.
Redwoods CC WWTF provides advanced treatment, which exceeds secondary treatment standards and includes nutrient removal or other enhanced processes.
As a U.S. facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to an EPA NPDES permit that sets discharge limits to protect water quality.
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